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Marie Gillain
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Marie Gillain in 2014
Born (1975-06-18) 18 June 1975 (age 50)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1991–present

Marie Gillain is a talented actress from Belgium. She was born on June 18, 1975, in Liège, Belgium. Marie has been acting since 1991 and has appeared in many movies and TV shows. She is known for her diverse roles in both French and international films.

Marie Gillain's Acting Career

Marie Gillain started her acting journey when she was quite young. Her first big role was in the 1991 film Mon père ce héros, which means My Father the Hero. In this movie, she played a character named Véronique. This role helped her become known in the film world.

Early Films and Recognition

After her first film, Marie continued to take on interesting roles. She starred in Marie in 1994, playing the main character. A year later, she appeared in The Bait (also known as L'appât). This film was very successful and helped her gain more attention as a rising star.

Notable Roles in Movies

Marie Gillain has worked on many different types of films. She often takes on roles that challenge her acting skills. Some of her well-known movies include:

  • Le Bossu (1997): In this adventure film, she played Aurore.
  • Harem Suare (1999): Here, she played Safiye.
  • Laissez-passer (2002): This movie, also known as Safe Conduct, featured her as Olga.
  • Coco Before Chanel (2009): In this film about the famous fashion designer Coco Chanel, Marie played a supporting role.
  • The Little Prince (2010 TV series) (2010–2013): She voiced the character of La Rose in this animated TV series.
  • Being Maria (2024): This is one of her more recent projects.
Actress Marie Gillain at 2024 Cannes Film Festival World Premiere of Being Maria
Gillain at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival premiere of Being Maria

Awards and Achievements

Marie Gillain's talent has been recognized with several awards. She has received nominations and wins for her performances. For example, she won the Best Actress award at the Gramado Film Festival. This shows how much her work is appreciated in the film industry.

External Links

If you want to learn more about Marie Gillain, you can check out these websites:

  • Marie Gillain at Actrices Francaises Fan Site
  • Marie Gillain Online - UK website
  • Avenue Marie Gillain - Belgian website
  • Le site officieux de Marie Gillain - French website

See also

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